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Puppy Nipping
(Biting)
Why
do puppies nip and bite? They do this to play, to get attention and because they
are teething. Nipping is almost exclusive to puppies and almost all
will grow out of naturally by the age of 6 months! It is very important not to get frustrated and
resort to using punishments or corrections which could damage your
relationship down the road. If your
puppy is biting because he or she is upset or afraid, click
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Reward
her for playing gently and chewing on her toys. |
Give her some great
chewies. The best chewies are edible, or have food in 'em or on 'em!
Puppies especially appreciate something cold. |
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Make sure she gets at
least 30 minutes of exercise per day. A tired puppy is a good puppy! |
Use
Toys to Play Together
Hold a toy in your hand
so that you can play
together without getting bitten! |
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Tie your dog back and play with her, if she nips say
"yipe!" and move out of "range". Return when she is
calm for more play. $12.50 |
Sometimes a time-out is helpful,
especially
for over-tired pups. A five minute break (or more if he falls asleep) can work
wonders on behavior. How to give a
Time Out |
Make your hands taste a
little less appetizing! $6. |
Get personalized help
by phone or email
Certified Dog Trainer, Jess Rollins uses a positive
and gentle approach and will coach you through teaching your puppy
to be gentle with his mouth. From
$20 |
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